Wardrobe can mean a piece of furniturelarge movable items in a room, such as tables, chairs, or cabinets for storingkeeping something in a place for later use clothes, a person’s collection of clothes, or the costumesspecial clothes worn for a performance or a role used by a theatre group. The most common everyday use is the furniture meaning.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈwɔrdˌroʊb/
Easy pronunciation: WORD-rohb (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Furniture sense: a tall piece of furniture for storing clothes.
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Wardrobe Meaning
a large cupboard for hanging and storing clothes
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a tall piece of furniture used for storing clothes, usually with doors and a rail or hooks inside
Example: She hung her coats in the wardrobe.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- closet — Works in some English varieties, especially American English, but not always as a direct substitute for a freestanding wardrobe.
- press — A regional word for a wardrobe or cupboard used for clothes.
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Other Meanings of Wardrobe
Meaning 2
all the clothes one person owns
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a collection of clothing belonging to one person
Example: He has a very formal wardrobe for work.
Meaning 3
the costumes used by a theatre group or production
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a collection of costumes belonging to a theatrical company
Example: The play’s wardrobe was designed in the 18th-century style.
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Wardrobe Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- closet
- press
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse wardrobe with the related furniture word closet in every variety of English; wardrobe is the broader standard term in British English, while closet is more common in American English for a built-in storage space.
- Do not use wardrobe to mean a single outfit or costume unless you mean a person’s whole set of clothes or a theatre company’s costume collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does wardrobe mean?
Wardrobe most often means a tall piece of furniture for hanging and storing clothes. It can also mean a person’s collection of clothes or the costume collection used by a theatre company.
What are wardrobe synonyms?
For the furniture meaning, close synonyms include closet and press, though their use depends on regional English. The clothing-collection senses usually do not have direct one-word synonyms.
Is wardrobe the same as closet?
Not always. In American English, closet is often the more natural word for a built-in storage space, while wardrobe is commonly used for a freestanding piece of furniture or for someone’s clothing collection.
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